Opinion
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GRANDMA GREEN SAYS: Exercise your right to vote
Regarding voting, or the lack thereof in Grant County, I read the Columbia Basin Herald’s edition of Aug. 20 to le…
Trump's words show him unfit for the presidency
About time that somebody out there was looking out for the safety of Americans. Thank you to those 50 GOP national security experts for opposing Trump as a threat to mankind. Trump is so busy putting Hillary Clinto…
Moses Lake 'traffic safety'
A couple of weeks ago I was visiting the otherwise fair city of Moses Lake and was entrapped to the tune of $112 by one of their intersection photo ticketing machines.
Thanks for support and protection from fire
We want to thank all of the emergency personnel who responded to the fire on Road 10 NE Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 2. We are so grateful for everything they did to keep the fire away from our homes. Also, thank you to…
Pack's DUI diminishes his fitness to serve
We all have a past. Good choices or bad, they make up who we are and what we’ve become. Some people learn from their mistakes and live a richer life because of them. Others aren’t so fortunate.
The difference between recreation and re-creation
Jeanne, Benjamin and I just got back from a wonderful vacation. We traveled to the west side of the state – to Hood Canal, Port Angeles and Port Townsend. We t…
Support Israel over Russia
Both parties, Republicans and Democrats, should be suspicious and concerned that Donald Trump and the Russian president have become close friends. Russia is an enemy and a threat to Israel’s security. Russia mistre…
Trumps' opponents are destructive and dishonest
I see Trump road or yard signs but they immediately disappear or are defaced. Seems the Hillary fans spend their energy defacing, ripping, and stealing the Republicans’ Trump signs. Instead of doing their own work …
Striking a balance: The public's right to know versus penalizing requesters
In a perfect world, people would just get along. There would be no misunderstandings, miscommunications or personality conflicts. Systems would be failure-proof and processes would flow smoothly.
Trump unfit for presidency
America, be prepared. Trump has created so much drama around the world, not only with government officials but with world leaders all over. The Republican Party created Trump. I don’t know what kind of species, one…
A woman's I's
The best way to evaluate a woman is by her “I’s” – Intelligence and Integrity. The same holds true for evaluating men. My work, when I was in the aerospace industry, often involved classified material. One job incl…
Take a stab at grilling kebabs
Kebabs are a great way to grill vegetables and meats on the grill. The stick allows you to easily move the food around or to flip it over to further cooking on…
No man's land: Reflections on being homeless
While most sleep, many lonely human lives wander the land in search for food and shelter. Roaming the dark wet streets with no place to go and no money to live…
Trump unfit for the presidency
Trump states that nations need to pay for protection and that he doesn’t need Ted Cruz’ endorsement. He still attacks Hillary Clinton and President Obama. Of course, Melania’s speech was great because it was Michel…
Higgins stands out among candidates
There are nine hopeful candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction on your ballot. One stands out of the group, and that is Ron Higgins. Mr. Higgins has an amazing resume. He worked as an engineer for…
Taylor has the qualities we want in a county commissioner
I am excited to support Tom Taylor for the position of Grant County Commissioner District 2. Tom is a passionate advocate for our Grant County communities and is focused on our future. With over 25 years of experie…